Chief Financial Officer

Job Description

The CFO’s mission is to maximize the company’s value through strategic financial leadership and efficient resource management.

Operating within a SaaS business group, the CFO is responsible for aligning financial strategy with the organization’s growth objectives. This includes ensuring healthy cash flow, financial stability, and enabling sustainable growth by leveraging key SaaS metrics to drive performance. The CFO oversees budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, risk management, and compliance across the group of companies.

Additionally, the CFO works closely with the board of directors and executive leadership to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.

• Lead the financial strategy for the region, supporting the growth and scalability of the SaaS business model with a strong focus on recurring revenue, subscription growth, and profitability.

• Drive strong and efficient cash flow management by forecasting recurring revenue, monitoring SaaS metrics, optimizing billing and collections, and aligning financial planning with growth and retention strategies to ensure liquidity and extend runway.

• Design and implement financial strategies that ensure business sustainability and enable scalable growth across markets, countries, products, and business lines.

• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation and review of financial statements in full compliance with international accounting standards, local regulations, tax obligations, and board-level reporting requirements.

• Lead investment strategy and capital structure management to drive value creation and long-term growth.

• Leverage automation and AI to streamline financial processes, improve operational efficiency, reduce manual work, and support data-driven decision-making.

• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax authorities, and financial institutions to ensure compliance and mitigate financial risk.

• Provide strategic leadership and mentorship to a high-performing, cross-functional finance team across multiple countries, ensuring alignment with company goals while fostering professional development, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

• Promote and embody Alegra’s culture within the finance team.

• Proven experience of at least 10 years in similar positions within the finance field.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related fields such as Economics or Accounting.

• Specialization or master’s degree in Management or Finance, preferably with a focus on topics such as international financial management or investment strategies.

• Extensive knowledge and experience in the financial management of companies with holding structures.

• Proficiency in concepts and applications related to transfer pricing in international business environments.

• Experience in implementing and managing financial hedging strategies to minimize currency and market risk.

• C1-level certification in English (such as TOEFL, IELTS, or another internationally recognized certification) demonstrating advanced skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles under IFRS and local tax regulations, particularly in Latin American countries.

• Experience in consolidated financial reporting, external and internal audits, budget control, and financial forecasting.

• Solid understanding of capital structuring and equity planning, especially for startups or high-growth companies.

• Preferably with experience in subscription structuring, revenue recognition, and cash flow management in recurring revenue models.

• Proficient in ERP systems such as NetSuite or SAP.

• Familiarity with automation and data analytics tools, including the implementation of AI-based solutions to optimize financial processes.

• Strong leadership skills to inspire and motivate an intercultural finance team.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively convey financial information to stakeholders across regions.

• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate business objectives into financial plans and initiatives.

• Solid analytical skills to interpret financial data, identify global financial issues, and propose effective solutions. Ability to make data-driven decisions and optimize resources for profitability and growth across multiple countries.

• Proactive, innovative, and adaptable mindset to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• Work from anywhere you want, 100% remote, doing what you love.
• A stable and long-term employment relationship—not a freelance gig!
• Competitive salary.
• Collaborate with global talent that transcends borders.
• Spaces to socialize and share interests.
• An environment where you can experiment, learn from mistakes, and work with autonomy while maintaining a high level of commitment and responsibility.
• Turn reading into your best learning tool with access to educational platforms, certified courses, training, and a virtual library.
• Health coverage 🩺 and two personal care days per year, in addition to your vacation time.
• Financial support to upgrade your workspace.
• Celebrate your birthday with a special dinner.
• Be in a place that focuses on helping you grow while offering wellness programs and quality of life initiatives.

The only way to improve is to challenge yourself. At Alegra, we believe in continuous improvement and know that the best talent is the one that embraces this mindset. We promise a journey full of learning experiences. We’re looking for professionals who want to grow with us and connect with our culture.

1. Send us your updated CV, highlighting your skills and how they align with this role.
2. Introduce yourself! Send us a video and a written piece sharing more about you.
3. Let’s build trust. Have a conversation with our Talent team over coffee (or your favorite drink), and we’ll share why we love working at Alegra.
4. Meet your leaders and the evaluation team.
5. Complete psychometric tests to better understand how you fit into this role.
6. If we’re a match, we’ll be thrilled! We’ll send you a formal offer and set your start date.

At Alegra, we take the time to truly get to know the people who join our team. We carefully evaluate each deliverable, challenge, and conversation to ensure a great fit for both you and us. The process typically takes between two and four weeks, starting from your first conversation with our Talent team.

Check your email folders (Inbox, Spam, Social, Promotions). We strive to provide feedback at every stage, but if you haven’t received a response, feel free to reach out to us. We are happy to address any questions or concerns you may have.

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